agree with first reply, they sound like peoples names. PLus they sound too modern to make a good name to a place, but maybe that is just my impression. I think you should reflect about how old this place is, the history of it, and find out what names were like back then if you want to give a human name to a place.

I can't say I recommend using a first name for the name of a Cove unless there's some odd historical story. A last name? Sure, I could see that. "Welcome to LANDERS COVE!" Yeah. I'd like to live there/settle it.

Another suggestion, to which I could link you, but if I link you, the link will probably be removed, so I suggest you look up the FrenchBoys generator: "fantasy place name generator". (nine. frenchboys.net/ fantasyplace.php) <-- this might help

It comes out with names like "Glassburn" and "Northcrest". Places that sound like they belong in England or Maine. I've found that the names it comes out with sound amazingly natural, and all you've got to do is tack on "Cove" to something that fits.

I like the ones with people's names. Maybe it's the founder's name? Or the founder's daughter's name? Sort of like Springfield from the Simpsons (even though that's a last name). But that's just an opinion.

The home town in my WIP is called Sorlin's Point, with Sorlin being the founders name. Even if it is named after a person, once you establish it as a real place, the reader likely won't have any problems with it. If you like the sound of one or another, then go with it.